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| Foreword | |
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| The Top Ten Wine Myths | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| A Brief History of Wine | |
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| Wine in the Ancient World | |
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| Wine in Europe | |
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| Wine in the Americas | |
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| Prohibition Wipes Out an Industry | |
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| The Wine Boom in the United States | |
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| Categories of Wine: More Than Red, White, and Pink | |
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| How Wine Is Made | |
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| Red Wine | |
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| White Wine | |
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| Rose Wine | |
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| Sparkling Wine | |
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| Fortified Wine | |
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| Dessert Wine | |
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| Kosher Wine | |
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| Organic Wine | |
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| Vegetarian and Vegan Wine | |
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| Types of Wine: What's in a Name? | |
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| The Grapes | |
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| Growing the Grapes | |
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| Hybrids | |
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| Naming Wines: Region vs. Grape | |
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| Made-Up Names | |
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| How to Read a Label | |
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| Is Vintage Important? | |
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| A Primer on Red Grape Varieties | |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon | |
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| Merlot | |
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| Pinot Noir | |
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| Syrah/Shiraz | |
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| Sangiovese | |
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| Tempranillo | |
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| Zinfandel | |
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| Other Red Grape Varieties | |
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| A Primer on White Grape Varieties | |
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| Chardonnay | |
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| Chenin Blanc | |
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| Gewurztraminer | |
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| Muscat | |
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| Pinot Gris | |
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| Riesling | |
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| Sauvignon Blanc | |
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| Viognier | |
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| Up-and-Comers | |
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| Wine Regions of the "Old World" | |
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| France | |
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| Italy | |
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| Germany | |
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| Spain | |
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| Portugal | |
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| Austria | |
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| Wine Regions of the "New" World | |
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| Australia | |
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| New Zealand | |
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| South Africa | |
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| Chile | |
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| Argentina | |
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| Canada | |
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| New Frontiers | |
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| Wine Regions of the United States | |
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| You're Not in France Anymore, Dorothy | |
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| California | |
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| New York | |
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| Oregon | |
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| Washington | |
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| The "Other" 46 | |
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| Enjoying Wine: Tasting It and Talking about It | |
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| Why Wine Tastes Good: The Physiology of Taste | |
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| Winetasting Techniques from the Pros | |
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| Mastering the Lingo...Terms to Know | |
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| Recognizing "Flaws" | |
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| Do Critics Know Best? | |
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| Wine and Food | |
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| The Dynamics of Food and Wine | |
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| Matching Likes to Likes | |
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| More Than Taste | |
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| Wine and Cheese: The Classic Match | |
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| Warning: Bad Matches Ahead | |
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| Fail-Safe Measures | |
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| Cooking with Wine | |
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| The Cost of Wine: What Goes into the Bottle | |
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| Costs of Wine Production | |
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| More Winemaker Decisions | |
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| The Distribution System | |
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| The Changing Landscape of Wine Distribution | |
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| Demand for Wine | |
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| Price Influences Demand | |
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| From Wholesaler to the Table | |
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| Shopping for Wine | |
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| Wine Stores | |
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| Discount Warehouses and Superstores | |
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| What Are You Looking For? | |
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| Strategies for Buying Wine | |
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| Screw Tops Make the Big Time | |
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| Box Wines Come Out of the Closet | |
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| Buying Wine Online | |
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| Rare Finds at Auctions | |
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| Keeping Track of What You Like | |
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| Entertaining at Home | |
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| Choose Your Entertaining Style | |
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| Glassware Basics | |
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| Corkscrewing Around | |
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| Serving Tips | |
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| Serving Wine at Your Dinner Party | |
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| Wine for Cocktail Parties | |
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| Winetasting Parties | |
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| Holidays with Wines | |
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| Post-Party Tips | |
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| Wine at Restaurants: You're in Charge | |
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| A Restaurant's Attitude Toward Wine | |
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| Deciphering the Wine List | |
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| Strategies for Choosing a Wine | |
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| Wine Etiquette | |
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| Getting the Most for Your Money | |
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| All Things Bubbly | |
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| Champagne vs. Sparkling Wine | |
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| History of Champagne | |
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| Champagne Houses | |
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| Choosing a Champagne | |
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| Champagne by Any Other Name | |
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| Storing and Serving Bubbly | |
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| Champagne Leftovers | |
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| Champagne Recipes | |
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| Dessert Wines and Fortified Wines | |
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| Sweet Wines in History | |
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| Late Harvest and Noble Rot | |
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| Ice Wines | |
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| Port | |
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| Sherry | |
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| Madeira | |
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| Establishing a Home Wine Cellar | |
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| Why Do You Want a Wine Cellar? | |
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| What Does a Wine Cellar Look Like? | |
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| Starting Your Wine Collection | |
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| Wines Worth Cellaring | |
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| Expanding Your Wine Collection | |
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| Where to Buy Collectible Wines | |
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| Managing and Maintaining Your Cellar | |
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| Wine and Health | |
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| The French Paradox | |
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| What the Studies Say | |
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| Health Components in Wine | |
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| Wine and Weight Loss | |
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| Too Much of a Good Thing | |
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| The Hangover | |
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| Headaches | |
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| Wine-Health Challenges | |
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| Visiting a Winery | |
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| Types of Wineries | |
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| Planning Your Trip | |
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| Tasting Rooms | |
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| Tasting Room Etiquette | |
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| To Buy or Not to Buy | |
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| Experiencing Wine Country | |
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| Postcards from Winery Visits | |
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| Wine Information Resources | |
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| Who Do You Trust? | |
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| Wine Magazines, Newsletters, and Web Sites | |
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| Have Wine, Will Travel | |
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| The Pleasure of Your Company | |
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| The Big Wine Marketplace | |
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| Is a Career in Wine Part of Your Future? | |
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| It's Time to Fly | |
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| Pronunciation Guide | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Index | |